DM(James M) - The Mystery Continues Tuesday May 4th, 2021 8:31:25 AM Osul asked about pursuit of the dragon. Vamir voted to follow Vurm. Armand was against following the dragon. Elyngael looked for her arrows, but they were either lost or broken. With the proper skill she could reassemble a quarter of them into workable arrows. Neshi agreed to not pursue Vurm and reminded everyone they still hadn't found a portal. Owen voted to not follow Vurm, but was all for tracking down the one that aided him. Based on his knowledge of the area he suspected Vurm bound initialy for the Crystal Mountains. Atlas laments on the absence of a bard.
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Vurm was gone and the Wardens had been victorious. The tales of dragons being so fierce must also come from the fact that they had a strong sense of self preservation. Every one of the Wardens knew that Vurm was beaten and very near death when he burrowed into the ground as he did. A stupid creature might have turned to confront them with it's dying breath, but a dragon...it would seek to live another day.
Perhaps it was as they'd overheard and it would go into hiding to lick its wounds and return in a century or two. Perhaps it would find easier hunting grounds without such stalwart defenders to confront.
For now the Warden's had a choice. Would they follow the dragon in the hope that they'd catch it once it stopped, or would they return to the encampment to inform the Harvesters that it was now safe?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Tuesday May 4th, 2021 4:28:43 PM
Atlas shrugs, "I don't think we are going to be able to catch him. He was moving at quite a speed and he didn't leave the impression that he would be stopping any time soon. Besides, if he shows up again someone will come get us, just like they did this time. Back to the village then?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 31(25)/touch 11/flat 24 HP 104/142(normal112/112) CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday May 4th, 2021 5:19:37 PM "I agree back to the village. Unless Mustafu (I can't remember his exact name) shows up and we go back to where he and the Spinx were."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:47:16 PM
Elyngael starts looking around to get her bearings so she can lead them back to the harvesters camp. knowledge geography d20+10=19
Vamir (Wade) AC:31 T:21 FF: 23 CMD: 20 Hps: 163/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Heros Feast, Bless, Barkskin (+5), F Tuesday May 4th, 2021 8:02:27 PM
b]"I respectfully disagree with ll of you. Vurm, and hishealer, are as dangerous to this location as he would be in the north. We should not allow him to get away. I have the ability to cast Find the Path, and Discern Location. We can finish this once and for all then move on. As for Oaths, can we truly trust this creature. I follow where the party goes, but Ido not believe in leaving enemies at our back!"[/b]
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Melzat Hero's Feast: 8 temp hit points, +1 to hit, +1 Will, +4 vs fear. (+1 to all 3 attacks +21 to roll) Melzat Ritual of Warding (+1 to AC and Saves) AC: 30 T: 17 F: 27 Saves: W: 5 F: 14 Ref: 14 Melzat Shield of Faith (+4 AC) AC: 34 T: 21 F: 31 Saves: W: 5 F: 14 Ref: 14 Melzat Divine Favor (+3 to hit/+3 Damage) AC: 34 T: 21 F: 31 Saves: W: 5 F: 14 Ref: 14 +24 to roll attack Melzat Bless (+1 hit/+1 Will save) AC: 30 T: 21 F: 31 Saves: W: 6 F: 14 Ref: 14 +25 to roll attack Melzat Magic Vestment (+3 AC) AC: 37 T: 21 F: 35 Saves: W: 5 F: 14 Ref: 14 +25 to roll attack Melzat Stone Skin (DR 10/adamantine.) Melzat Mass Bears Endurance (+2 Will, +30HP,) MelzaT Mass Cats Grace (+2 ref, +2 ac, +2 rang/touch att.)
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Tuesday May 4th, 2021 10:40:27 PM
Owen also votes to return to camp.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Wednesday May 5th, 2021 7:18:21 AM "Cheops inferred he would be at the camp. I expect we wouldn't see Mahyawu there as he didn't." "If we are sticking around to see that Vurm doesn't break his Gargul witnessed oath, or what happens when he does, or to learn Sphinxpeak, then that would be convenient."
He holds off dismissing Zaxzar. ————— Control Weather (6 hours) - Light breeze and high, wispy cloud (above ground) Toros' Taurs Try (0th) - Centaur: +2 on Survival checks Mass Bear's Endurance (+4 End = +2 Fort, +30HP, etc.) - All Mass Cat's Grace (+4 Dex = +2 Reflex, +2 AC, +2 Ranged/Touch Attack, etc.) - All Antilife Shell Hero's Feast (from Armand) - 8 temp hit points, +1 to hit, +1 Will, +4 vs fear Spell Resistance (from Armand) - 27 Resist Energy Fire (from Armand) - 30/damage Resist Energy Electrical (from Vamir) - 30/damage Stoneskin (from Yurr'Neshi) - DR 10/adamantine (150) Resistance (from Yurr'Neshi) - +1 to all saves
DM(James M) - The Mystery Continues Wednesday May 5th, 2021 8:42:13 AM
Elyngael easily got her bearings and pointed in the direction of the camp two days distant as the others debated the need to follow Vurm. As the majority of the Warden's elected to head back to the Harvester encampment and that direction was north, they started out through the tall grass of the plains.
The group was only as fast as their slowest member and their movement suffered as a result. Still however they made good time and soon were upon the location where they'd encountered the giant animals previously.
They needed to decide if they'd post watches in the night or take any other precautions.
Vamir - Highlight to display spoiler: {Vamir was convinced he was right. They'd need to track down Vurm if only to find out who this secret ally was.}
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Wednesday May 5th, 2021 8:47:18 AM
"While I agrrree that I don't like leaving Vurrrrm to run frrrree, I am more worrrried about his benefactorrrr and finding the porrrrtal wherrrre everrrrything was coming through that has been harrrrassing the villagerrrrs. I am surrrre Garrrrgul will take care of Vurrrrm if he brrrrreaks his oath orrrrr let us know in some way so we can finish what he starrrrted. Rrrright now though, I think we need to get back to the village and see if the attacks arrrrre still ongoing, and if they arrrrre find that porrrrrrtal."
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Wednesday May 5th, 2021 11:09:29 AM "So we are casually following Vurm to the camp?", 'Osul asks wearing a deadly serious expression. -------- "With that Vurm takes off flying due north at a speed that makes him look like a rainbow colored streak in the sky." "Elyngael easily got her bearings and pointed in the direction of the camp two days distant as the others debated the need to follow Vurm. As the majority of the Warden's elected to head back to the Harvester encampment and that direction was north, they started out through the tall grass of the plains." If you are trained in Survival, you can automatically determine where true north lies in relation to yourself. "Yes taking 10 or taking 20 can be done with a survival check, as long as you have plenty of time, which you have." -------- 'Osul gets his bearings, unless there is some mistake. {Survival(Taking 20, and happy to take on a flying shape to get the wall of grass out of the equation): 66 plus Forest Walking?}
Armand (Robert D)AC 31(25)/touch 11/flat 24 HP 104/142(normal112/112) CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday May 5th, 2021 5:31:10 PM OOC I think the directions are a coincident of two DM's thinking different things. I know that just recently happened in the game I DM.
Armand sets up their tree house fort when they stop for camp. "I think we should still do standard watches as this is still the Sagrasss and nasty things live here. As for where the creatures that attacked the village came from I am pretty sure Vurm used his magic to summon them and send them forth."
post for Atlas Wednesday May 5th, 2021 5:33:07 PM "Didn't we have mounts at one time. All this getting teleported about by deities and such can be trying at times." Atlas wants to swing his sword through the grass as he walks but realizes that may not be a good idea.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday May 5th, 2021 6:31:18 PM
Owen checks in with Neshi. "You seem frustrated and growly, 'Neshi. Is everything alright? I think we plan to go after Vurm's friend, which may put us on the trail of Vurm himself."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Wednesday May 5th, 2021 6:39:15 PM
"I am fine Owen. But I am a bit frrrrustrrrated. Like Vamirrr, I don't like leaving enemies behind us, so-to-speak and unless I am mistaken, we haven't accomplished what we set out to do, which was to locate the source/portal wherrrre the beasts that werrrre attacking the village came frrrom."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Wednesday May 5th, 2021 7:20:56 PM
Vamir and Melzat take their customary spot at teh back of the party, and follow the party until they set up camp. Once the tree is up Vamir gives Melzat time to dig his roots in the ground and then climbs up to his spot. "Iwill take my usual watch. Just wake me if I over sleep."
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Wednesday May 5th, 2021 8:12:25 PM "Yes but what can we do really? This is not our home and we are not familiar with any of the territories. The Sargrass needs to develop some heroes of it's own. We can't keep coming down here and fighting their battles for them. Besides, we have been gone from home a long time. There's no telling what former enemy of ours may be doing harm in our absence."
DM(James M) - The Mystery Continues Thursday May 6th, 2021 9:46:52 AM
The evening and night pass uneventfully as it seems most of the dangerous wildlife having scented on Vurm is giving the area a wide berth. When they wake the next day it's to clouds and the threat of rain. At ground level the tall grass and cloud cover put the ground in deep shadow as they made their way back to the nomad camp.
By the end of the day they saw the magically woven grasses that formed the wall about the compound and they circled it until they found the opening. Once there they were soon greeted by Brangorn and Dharwyn. As Brangorn moved to welcome the Wardens Dharwyn departed to inform the others of their return.
"My friends! it is good you have returned. I hope you bring good news. I'm sure the Elders will be anxious to hear. There is also another with the elders that arrived earlier that you will certainly want to see as well."
As they moved through the compound they could hear the people talking.
"What do you think, they were only gone four days. What could they have done?" "Whatever it was they ripped their clothes up pretty good, and they really need a bath. You see all that mud and dirt caked in their hair and on their faces?" "Yeah. How can she breathe with all that dirt in her nose?" "Atlas looks like he was drop kicked by a giant. See all that blood on him?" "No wounds though. They must command some powerful magic." "What's that glittery stuff on their clothes mama, can I have some?"
post for Atlas Thursday May 6th, 2021 5:30:26 PM
Atlas smiles and waves to everyone. He looks down at himself and wonders why they didn't notice all the dirt before now.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday May 6th, 2021 5:32:34 PM
Armand also notes the dirt and grime. "You would think one of our mages would have thought to use some prestidigitation on us. Next time I'll just shower us with water when we stop for the night."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) d20+19=29 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+23=37 ; Thursday May 6th, 2021 7:35:14 PM
Vamir wakes early, and after his watch draws woldsblood into existence for his spells (Reflex DC 29 pass). The witch conducts his basic, and intermediate rituals (Survival DC 38 pass, Healing DC 38 pass). Vamir ignores the comments and lets those better suited speak.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Thursday May 6th, 2021 7:45:56 PM
Elyngael keeps an eye on the villagers. They were not the most honest and respectful of people the last time the party visited.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Thursday May 6th, 2021 10:05:37 PM
Owen quirks an eyebrow at the mention of another visitor.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Thursday May 6th, 2021 10:55:28 PM
Neshi slowly gets over his irritation and y the time they make it back to the village he is his normal self, albeit a bit grungier than when they left. The mention of the other visitor peeks his interests as it has apparently done for Owen as well.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+44=55 ; Friday May 7th, 2021 6:48:03 AM
Two days with the Mending orizon on tap... and mostly nothing but grasses, but he pays attention to them too - shame about the acid grass.
Cloud and the threat of rain? The weather druid is slipping. He hasn't made a forecast since they were at Eberyon's castle (what, 5 or so days ago?), so this makes for a good opportunity - if only to clarify what he is seeing. {Survival(Predict the weather): 55 - next 9 days}
At the encampment he smiles pleasantly and says nothing until they are before the Elders.
DM(James M) - The Elders Revisited Friday May 7th, 2021 10:15:59 AM
A child runs up to Elyngael and offers her a damp towel for her face. Others move in with cloths and wipe the Warden's faces and hands as they move through the encampment. Some of the guards offer to take the heavy packs from the Wardens and then act as a sherpa of sorts for them.
When they arrived somewhat better in appearance at the Great WigWam, the guards quickly opened the door for the Wardens. Once inside, Aranieda and the other Elders stood as a sign of respect to the Wardens. Aranieda then asked the Wardens to come forward and take a seat next to Cheops. None of the guards will met your gaze as it was apparent they were ashamed of the treatment the wardens received upon their last meeting. Everyone the Wardens encounter seemed to be going out of their way to be polite and non confrontational.
"You have fought hard and by your looks you have been in a great battle. Tell us Warden's of the Tree of Parting, what news do you bring us and were you victorious?" Araneida said to the Wardens and the gathering at large as she posed the question all were waiting on an answer to.
post for Atlas Friday May 7th, 2021 8:53:25 PM "We're alive! If we were not victorious we'd be dead." Atlas has to shake his head slightly in wonder at their question.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Friday May 7th, 2021 9:19:29 PM
Armand looks at Cheops and the elders. "I admit we are not as presentable as we normally should be. I chalk that up to a bit of shock on our side and perhaps just exhaustion, or perhaps it was just a mirthful streak in a capricious deity. In any case with the aid of Mahyawu we found the site where-in he said great evil was brewing and causing problems. We descended deep into tunnel warrens seeking what we knew not. We found at last it was a dragon, a hybrid of red and blue, that was causing mayhem. Confronted in his caves we were able to confound him and wound him seriously but he managed to escape and bring the tunnels down on top of us. We managed to get away, and because now we knew our enemy were able to spy him out. Thus we learned that someone in the mountains that are in your territory an entity was able to heal him and restore his mind. We could see that he was returning to try once again to battle with us. But prepared we quickly put him to the test. When we were about to land the killing blow, the vile-sum worm that called itself Vurm, did escape again, showing truly that his spine and belly were yellow, not blue and red. But as he left he gave oath to Gargul to depart these lands and never return."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Sunday May 9th, 2021 2:35:44 PM
Elyngael elects to let others talk. She stands by Brawn and observes.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Sunday May 9th, 2021 4:03:37 PM
Neshi waits for Armand to finish and then asks a question.
"So, have there been any more attacks from those or other odd beasts since we left?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Sunday May 9th, 2021 6:28:45 PM
Vamir and Melzat stand at the back of the party, and say nothing,
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Sunday May 9th, 2021 6:48:33 PM
'Osul remains quiet, not wanting to distract from what has already been well said.
DM(James M) - The Elders Revisited Monday May 10th, 2021 4:02:37 PM
The council and Cheops all nod as Armand relates the tale. They look very relieved about the news and as each turned to smile at each other Cheops took that moment to stand.
“Now that all is done, I think I understand why things have been happening as they have. I believe that Vurm, as you call this dragon, may have encountered a mutation bloom, and since he wasn’t a mutated aberration of a dragon, I would say he probably won. A Mutation Bloom is something new to the Sargrass. Created by the Warper-Sarr, these Mutation Blooms mutate and drive mad any creature that comes into contact with it, and it draws all creatures of low will to itself. I surmise that Vurm was flying in the area, for reasons only a dragon can understand, and felt the draw of the mutation bloom. My guess is that he easily overcame the compulsion, but decided to investigate the source of the compultion, probably out of anger that something would try to mess with his mind. One would surmise that he battled and defeated the bloom, but what became of the bloom, only Vurm would be able to say. The conflict most likely left the dragon in a state of madness, at least to some degree, and in his madness he decided the Sargass Plains should be his new kingdom. Thus Vurm went hither and there to bring things to the plains that don’t belong here, to begin to terrorize the locals, and since this band of Harvesters were the closest, he decided to start with them.
The Tree Wardens have done a great favor for the Sargrass Plains, and have earned our thanks ten-fold! Thank you friends you are most welcome among the grasses! We ought to spread the word around the plains of the Tree Wardens’ achievements. Aranieda if you can send runners to the other Harvester encampments, as well as New Rattledam, and perhaps even Stone Temple.”
Aranieda agrees with the sphinx and says:
“It will be done as you suggest Cheops! Wardens of the Tree, from this day forward I name you Harvester friend, and after the runners do their jobs, any Harvester encampment you ever come upon will welcome the Tree Wardens as honorary and respected members of the community.”
The wardens are invited to stay as they convalesce. Cheops also offers them the chance to learn his language if they decide to stay for a short while.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday May 10th, 2021 6:11:31 PM
Armand nods and looks to the other's to see what their inclination is, to stay for a short time or to head home. He doesn't say anything because he doesn't really want to offend anyone if the decision is to return home.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Monday May 10th, 2021 7:56:38 PM OOC, have I missed anything? I just looked at my character sheet and the last time I have experience points listed is from 10/27/20.
Elyngael shrugs. She is ready to go home.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Monday May 10th, 2021 9:32:34 PM
Vamir murmurs his thanks and forces a smile to his face. The witch will take Cheops up on the teaching of his language if any of the others wish to learn it.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Monday May 10th, 2021 10:35:06 PM
Owen is intrigued by the discussion of the mutation blooms. He's also willing to stay for a few days to learn Cheops' language.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Tuesday May 11th, 2021 4:27:02 AM
'Osul appears to be in the same camp as Owen, despite the call of home making its presence felt. *How long can it take to learn a language?*, he muses to himself.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Tuesday May 11th, 2021 12:02:32 PM
Atlas is honored and lets it be known. "This is a great honor, thank you. We are at your service should you ever have troubles like this again in the future. While we are the Warden's of the Tree of Parting first, the health of the Wold is critical to the health of the Tree." Atlas pauses, then continues, "My I ask a favor. We appreciate your friendship and do not want to see this gathering end, but we have been away from our loved ones for a long time. Would you be so kind as to allow us to leave to see them without taking it as an insult that we are leaving so soon?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Tuesday May 11th, 2021 1:50:18 PM
Neshi appreciates all the sentiments and the words being shared but he is of the mind that they have been away from the tree too long.
DM(James M) - The Elders Revisited Tuesday May 11th, 2021 1:55:16 PM
DM: I didn’t see anything specific in the rules about learning languages, so unless you guys find something let’s go with a DC 20 Linguistics check for the first week and 1 less each week thereafter until the check is successful. DC 20 week 1, DC 19 week 2, etc. This assumes you’ve been studying the language on you own for a while.
The Elders have no problems with the length of time the Wardens choose to stay and would be grateful for any news of world and takes they’d like to share while they are here.
DM: Experience will be forthcoming. Myself or Jeremy will tabulate it and let you know soon. In the meantime there is an entrance to the catacombs here if you’d like to take care of magic item requirements.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Tuesday May 11th, 2021 2:01:41 PM
OOC: Lynette I just checked that is my last recorded experience as well.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday May 11th, 2021 5:26:40 PM OOC Actually learning a new language calls for you to have an available skill point and to put the skill point in linguistics. You can roll play all you want but without that available skill point you are just muttering phrases. Page 101 Linguistics, sub "Learn a Language"
Armand shrugs his shoulders at the others wishes. He will erect the Tree house and use multiple create water spell to properly clean up and wash his clothes.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Tuesday May 11th, 2021 7:55:17 PM
Vamir spends most of his time in or around the tree with Melzat and the party.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Tuesday May 11th, 2021 8:03:55 PM
Elyngael cleans up and cleans off Brawn as well. "Whenever you guys are ready to go back home let me know." If it's not night time, she will wander in circles around the camp.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Wednesday May 12th, 2021 12:15:36 AM
Atlas jumps at the mention of the Catacombs, "I mean, I do miss those at home, but they can wait just a bit longer for me to visit the Catacombs. I've been meaning to get there for ages now." And with that, Atlas rushes off.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Wednesday May 12th, 2021 7:39:32 AM "There are times when I am a little envious of Atlas' ability to know exactly what he wants and how to get it."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Wednesday May 12th, 2021 7:43:08 AM
I Just realized I have not updated the treasure list recently. If anyone has a consolidated list of what we have received lately please send it on otherwise I will start searching posts this weekend.
DM(James M) - The Elders Revisited Wednesday May 12th, 2021 9:23:02 AM
DM: Re: Languages. You will need a skill point or an open Int slot for a new language, the Checks I mentioned would be to see how long it takes you to learn the new language provided you met all the other requirements for getting one.
Evening came and darkness descended upon the Sargrass and then exactly as was predicted a gentle rain started to fall that moved everyone inside their shelters after a short while. This was of course an active time for prairie pigeons so the hunters in the camp went deep into the grass to find those elusive sightless birds.
DM: re: XP: 18,500 each.
"Rain messes with their senses. Easier to sneak up on." said one of the Harvesters near the group as the hunters left through the grassy portal onto the plain.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday May 12th, 2021 5:49:37 PM "Yeah Neshi I got the list right here." He whips out his journal and begins to dump out his bag of holding and the efficient quiver.
medium sized suite of dwarven plate (non-magical) chest containing 16,379 gp. lump of adamantine worth 5,000 gp and silver mirror worth 5,000 gp
Staff of Divination Staff of Frost Staff of Evocation Mace of Smiting Sylvan Scimitar Sword of Life Stealing Ring of Blinking
"Anyone want any of this stuff?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Wednesday May 12th, 2021 6:10:54 PM
'Osul takes up a high vantage point and watches the impact of the rain on the camp and nearby grass.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Wednesday May 12th, 2021 8:00:20 PM
Elyngael ignores the hunters and practices trying to jump into the saddle as Brawn lopes by.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Wednesday May 12th, 2021 8:07:55 PM
Vamir looks over the items again, "I think I am good Armand. Thank you. Iwill be glad to settle for good old cash when the time is right. " Vamir watches the villagers from afar, and agrees with Elyngael that it is time to go home.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday May 12th, 2021 9:22:56 PM
Owen learns new spells from scrolls he's had tucked away for a while.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Wednesday May 12th, 2021 11:03:57 PM
Thanks Armand,
A couple of those staves would perhaps extend some of the fire power and perhaps allow for several of us to prepare some different types of surprises for our future foes....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Thursday May 13th, 2021 1:16:53 AM
Atlas looks to Armand, "Yeah, that ring of blinking would go a long way towards keeping me alive up front. As for the other stuff, I'll pass. The sword looks helpful, but I don't like the nature of it."
------------------------------------------------------------------ ooc: Atlas is going to wait on the Catacombs until we know if we leveled up or not. I never balanced my wealth after the last level up and therefore never made it to the Catacombs. I would rather make one trip than two.
DM(James M) - A New Threat? Thursday May 13th, 2021 8:27:10 AM
The next morning as the Warden's woke Cheops held class for those wanting to learn his language. Each morning thereafter was the same with the old creature going through the list of nouns and sentence structure of the spoken word and in the afternoon he produced a sheet of parchment that he could write upon, shake to erase, and write on again. In this way he was able to teach the written word as well. This particular language used symbols arranged in unique ways, but his students were able.
As the week came to a close the understanding of the language was much clearer in the mind of those studying it, but Cheops was acting strangely. He said nothing but anyone that knew the old fellow could tell something was on his mind. Before the next day was there Cheops gathered the Wardens up once more.
"Something is not right. I still feel the presence of something left over from the dragon, but it will take me a few days as I commune with the gods and decipher their responses. I fear however that Vurm has only set some things in motion and you will have to leave here soon to discover the depth of the dragons dealings in the Wold. As Vamir surmised, I believe this ally of Vurms poses a threat to Wold. In what way I am uncertain, but another attack is coming. When it does you should be prepared to trace the creatures to discover their origin."
With the proclaimation that another attack was coming the harvesters started preparations even as Cheops prepared to continue his language class.
DC 20 Linguistics check to have learned the language.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday May 13th, 2021 11:27:16 AM
Armand turns to the others. "I'm not sure how to trace a creature's path, other than having Elyngael track it. Scrying only works to see where a creature is currently, and if they are already attacking we know where they are. Might be able to Geas an attacker to return to the person that summoned or commanded it, but it takes some time to cast. Any one have some other ideas?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Thursday May 13th, 2021 6:01:50 PM
Neshi thinks for a moment.
Perhaps sending a tiny elemental to track and report?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Thursday May 13th, 2021 6:35:44 PM
Elyngael says, "If they didn't fly or borrow, then I should be able to track them. If they are intelligent in any way then kill them all and then have Armand question one of the dead ones."
Elyngeal pops to the catacombs, but she doesn't want anything magical just to replace her adamantine arrows, so technically she doesn't even need to do that. But she is replenishing to her character sheet levels.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Thursday May 13th, 2021 7:36:22 PM "I can cast discern location and find the path if we are going to go after him. However, I don't know that chasing himi now is the best idea. He has had time to prepare, and heal up while we have been here in the village."
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing d20+18=27 ; Thursday May 13th, 2021 9:29:44 PM
Linguistics check: 27. Owen can speak Sphinx! He says to the others in Sphinx (to practice): Highlight to display spoiler: {"We should be able to scry on the location we saw Vurm flee to the first time, right? Where his ally healed him?"}
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+4=20 ; Friday May 14th, 2021 2:11:29 AM
'Osul nods in response to Cheops' words ... well, he's terribly mysterious. "I had thought the being who lent aid to Vurm would be something we would have to understand and then deal with in the mid to long term. Sometimes there is just barely enough time to keep everything from happening all at once."
He listens to the discussion about tracking, scrying, following, waiting... "Whatever is needed. I just wish we knew more about what was coming."
"Yes...?", is what 'Osul thinks is the approriate response to Owen's Sphinx {Linguistics:20}. He doesn't have the spare Linguistics slot, but has ranks and hopefully he can keep engaged with it until such a time as he can cement it.
DM James: Once you've gained a language rank you've learned enough that adding the language should be no problem.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Friday May 14th, 2021 2:46:39 AM
Atlas grumbles, "That dragon bores me, and I don't think that is the message anyway. It sounds like something bigger. Let Vurm be, let's focus on the other thing. Who was watching when they spoke? Wasn't it in some mountains somewhere?"
----------------------------------------------------- ooc: I see the XP now, so no level change. I'm way behind on my wealth for this level, so I'm running to the Catacombs with all that extra money burning a hole in my pocket. I'll have it wrapped up by Monday.
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Friday May 14th, 2021 11:00:03 AM
It was in the second week at the Harvester camp that Cheops approached once more. "The gods have been surprisingly forthcoming. There is an attack coming, but it is still a day distant. I can direct you to the location of the creatures, but it seems the portal the creatures are using is located in what remains of Vurm's lair."
Araneida spoke up at that time. "Wardens, the recent rainfall and it's effects upon the animals in the Sargrass prompted us to send our hunters out days ago. Most haven't returned and aren't due back in time to aid us in our defense. It seems we must call upon you again. If you could intercept this attack away from the camp it would save us from having to evacuate it."
"The vision I was given." Cheops continued. "Shows that the creatures are flying, but slowly, and they do not rest. I've also been unable to divine what kind of creatures they are as a ward has been placed upon them. My vision only shows the shadow cast upon the ground, not the actual creatures. They look to be humanoid, but the vision wasn't clear."
"Look!" Araneida exclaimed. "There! to the south."
Where Araneida pointed the Wardens could see a cloud of smoke rising above the plains. Whatever it was had set the grass aflame.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Friday May 14th, 2021 5:45:51 PM
Armand looks to the south and asks Cheops, "I don't see how they could be coming from Vurm's lair, the place entirely collapsed in upon itself. Never-the-less I guess we'll go take care of this." He collapses the Tree house. "Anyone have a control weather spell handy? Of course it has been raining lately so the grass may not burn well." He starts marching to the south.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 4d12=29 ; Saturday May 15th, 2021 1:54:48 AM
'Osul turns to Armand and asks, "Have we met?", before starting to cast Control Weather. "I'm not doing anything else for the next ten minutes, and its another ten before it reaches 3 miles, but I'll be trying to catch up for the second ten. I'm thinking a tropical downpour and giving them a strong headwind, so a driving tropical storm, but I'm open to suggestions. Of course, this could all just be an attempt to draw us out."
{Control Weather, no Save, no Resistance, 2(4D12)=58 hours duration, 3 mile radius centred on 'Osul}
DM Jeremy Battle Map Sunday May 16th, 2021 8:29:23 AM
Just to chime in, anyone who wants to can take a rank in linguistics and learn the sphinx language now. It was written into the module and approved, that you could do so now and just gain 1 less skill point when you make level16.
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Sunday May 16th, 2021 9:46:22 AM
DM: Please add one hero point to your sheets for completing this stage of the adventure.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Sunday May 16th, 2021 2:36:28 PM
Elyngael hops in Brawn's saddle if only to get a little more of a height advantage in this tall grass. "I'll stay with you 'Osul. Then we can catch up to Armand. Not like he's going anywhere fast anyway."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Sunday May 16th, 2021 9:36:48 PM
Vamir shakes his head and packs his bags for the road. "Whatever you think best Osul. We should start heading that way regardless and prepare for Whatever is out there."
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Monday May 17th, 2021 10:15:24 AM
...'Osul acknowledges Elyngael and Vamir as he concentrates on the spell.
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Monday May 17th, 2021 1:48:42 PM Armand puts away the treehouse and asks about the weather. Osul offers to cast the control weather spell and starts doing so. Elyngael mounts Brawn and is ready to ride. Vamir gets his bags ready to travel.
The wind picks up as Osul casts his spell from inside the Harvester camp. Meanwhile the others are getting ready to leave while Osul continues with the lengthy spell casting.
Someone sounds a horn from inside the camp in an attempt to summon back those that might be in earshot of the alarm. Meanwhile some of the remaining warriors in camp hurry about to gather weapons in preparation for the forthcoming attack.
Cheops closes his eyes and points south. They are fifteen miles that direction and the fire is spreading ahead of them.
DM James: Who's going, who's staying back?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Monday May 17th, 2021 1:58:02 PM
Neshi looks around, so I take it we are going to the frontline of defense.
Cheops can you actually see the are where they are coming to or just a basic sense of where they are moving. If you can actually see and can let me somehow see what you are seeing it could make travel there a bit easier.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Monday May 17th, 2021 4:34:50 PM
Owen looks on as Osul casts his spell, then prepares to move out.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday May 17th, 2021 5:21:25 PM
Armand didn't get far before the horn sounded. He turned around and came back. "15 miles away you say? That's a long day's walk. I think they may have started their fire too soon, unless it is meant to draw us out. Let's look at setting up defenses here. At least we won't be hampered by grass that is over our heads and blocking line of sight."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Monday May 17th, 2021 6:03:44 PM
Vamir looks at Armand, "That is a good idea and if we can keep the tree up we will have a vantage point. How long will it take them, or the fire to get here? I can start casting create water on the side of the village facing the fire."
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Monday May 17th, 2021 8:17:43 PM "I think putting the tree house up will give the flyers cover if they try to get behind it. Best to leave it down so range weapons have clear site. Atlas has boots and will be able to get up to them." Elyngael will direct Brawn to stay back and protect the villagers if need be.
'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:25, ST:(F13/R9/W22 + RNL), HP:126/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Tuesday May 18th, 2021 9:02:23 AM
'Osul continues to quietly agree while maintaining concentration of casting Control Weather.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Tuesday May 18th, 2021 11:18:36 AM
Atlas looks at the Catacombs, looks at the group, looks at the Catacombs, looks at the group, then throws his hands up. "Hold on, I'm coming as well. The Catacombs can wait."
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Tuesday May 18th, 2021 1:49:33 PM
As soon as Osul completes his spell and summons rain Cheops looks south and says. "I can't see them but I sense they have stopped moving. It seems they...don't like the rain."
"How long can you keep the rain going?" Araneida asked. "It might give us time to recall the rest of our hunters."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday May 18th, 2021 5:29:48 PM "Anyone in this village have a spyglass?" Armand looks southward.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Tuesday May 18th, 2021 7:55:34 PM "I take it that it will be awhile before they get here and we'll have time to do any preparatory spells we need?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Tuesday May 18th, 2021 7:55:38 PM
Vamir shrugs his shoulders and he trudges out to the grass wall where he will spend the day creating water, and saturating the ground along the grass wall as a precaution.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Tuesday May 18th, 2021 9:40:05 PM
Owen is glad to hear of the results. "Well done, 'Osul!"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Wednesday May 19th, 2021 12:57:31 AM
Atlas is impressed, "I concur, well done 'Osul!" After that he takes some time to practice his new language while the group figures out what is next. He still doesn't have a firm grasp of it, but it sounds like he might be saying something along the lines of "Maybe I should have learned magic instead. They're having all the fun now a days. Or better yet, maybe I find myself a wife and settle down now that they have things covered. Yes, that is better. There's always a bright side!"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Wednesday May 19th, 2021 8:45:18 AM
Neshi looks around at the others.
"I wish there was a way for us to locate the leaders of this group, so we could do a surgical strike, so-to-speak."
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Wednesday May 19th, 2021 1:53:48 PM Armand asks for a spyglass. Elyngael Asks if they have time to prepare spells. Vamir starts watering the grass wall to prepare it for possible fire. Owen congratulates Osul Atlas congratulates Osul as well and laments about his choices. Neshi asks about a possible means of spying on the enemy leaders.
Rain was falling in the area at large and the enemy had stopped. What they were and looked like was still unknown to the Wardens as they looked out across the plains at the smoke on the horizon out beyond the effects of the rain as that precipitation was rapidly obscuring any view they might have.
Armands request for a spyglass was granted and he was handed one. It was made of rolled leather with heavy crystal lenses laid in slots and the whole thing tied together with leather straps. He would need some altitude before he'd be able to see over the tall grass.
Osul - Highlight to display spoiler: {Describe the weather effects Osul created.}
I forgot to post for 'Osul. Wednesday May 19th, 2021 5:39:38 PM
I believe 'Osul stated before he was creating Torrential rains and wind. Possible of the weather effect depends on the season we are in.
And he keeps concentrating on the rain.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday May 19th, 2021 5:41:07 PM "I think we have achieved a stalemate, they don't want to come to us, and 15 miles is way to far for us to quickly get to them."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Wednesday May 19th, 2021 7:33:32 PM
Vamir continues to soak the area around the fence line. If the enemy advance to within 30 mins he will stop and begin to cast preparatory spells.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Wednesday May 19th, 2021 9:59:15 PM
Are we getting wet or is the rain outside of the village? If we are getting wet she will find some place to shelter because wet dog is a unique smell.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:95/153 Wednesday May 19th, 2021 11:40:09 PM
Atlas cracks his knuckles, stretches his back, and twirls his sword a few times. "Armand, want to get on my shoulders to have a better look?" Atlas winks at anyone that pays him any attention, knowing that what he said was ridiculous. Nothing better to do to pass the time however.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday May 19th, 2021 11:52:28 PM "Have we tried scrying on Vurm's ally yet?"
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Thursday May 20th, 2021 6:03:40 AM "Most of two and a half days, Araneida. I can make changes, and it follows me, so the sooner we get moving, the sooner your skies will return to what you had."
He turns to the team and says, "Let us see what we can see a little closer up?" He gets on his travelling shape.
---------------------------- {Control Weather, 58 hours duration, 3 mile radius centred on 'Osul} Rain and wind in our opponent's faces. I'll crank it up a few notches to Torrential rains and wind as we get further away from the encampment. Flight: 120' Perfect
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Thursday May 20th, 2021 3:20:27 PM Armand commented that he thought they were at a stalemate. Elyngael looked to get Brawn out of the weather due to the unpleasant wet dog like smell he would produce. Vamir worked the grass wall as he tried to soak the grass and ground as much as possible. Owen asked about scrying upon Vurm's ally. Atlas offered to put Armand on his shoulders so he could see over the grass. Osul told Araneida the weather would last two and a half days.
The rain was coming down in sheets by now and visibility was done. Had Armand been able to see over the grass the rain and haze would have prevented him from seeing more than a mile. Cheops, Araneida, and most of the Harvesters were unaccustomed to rain so they all withdrew inside the large wigwam where Elyngael had sought shelter with Brawn.
Elyngael - Highlight to display spoiler: {Cheops was still communing when he entered the wigwam. They are flying higher. One would assume that they are trying to get above the clouds.}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday May 20th, 2021 5:11:57 PM
Armand hands the spyglass to Elyngael. He turns and shrugs at 'Osul's suggestion. "I'm not sure. We can't see them. If we move forward are they just going to circle around and attack the village? Though we could just walk around the village in ever widening circles drenching the grass and then preventing any chance for a new fire catching hold."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday May 20th, 2021 6:53:28 PM
Hear Ye Hear Ye!
I'm starting a Woldian recruitment blitz to fill what looks to be 10 spots. We have 2 new games starting which accounts for 6 of the openings. The other 4 are in existing non-veteran games. The two new games will be called:
Bearclaw Keep and Heranmar.
The icons for these are already up on in the Career Games section, but the links just go to the LnB until the games begin. [THANKS ROB FOR DESIGNING THOSE!!!]
I want to start with recruiting from 1) you good people and 2) inactive players. SO!!! If you have a friend [someone that still talks to you] talk to them and see if they want to play! All they have to do to start the progress is to email me. [gericko@gmail.com].
I am going to send out some emails starting tonight to former players so I do not know whether this push will fill us up quickly or not. :) Better to play it on the safe side and talk to your friends immediately!
Enjoy your evening and the weekend AND talking to your friends about joining us!
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Thursday May 20th, 2021 8:39:04 PM
Elyngael takes the spyglass and peers through it. "Looks like the tiny black dots are trying to gain altitude and get over the rain clouds. Anyone know what sort of summon spell lasts long enough for whatevers to get from a place it took us two days to walk from?"
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Thursday May 20th, 2021 9:09:59 PM
Owen takes the time to cast Contingency on himself. When he next turns invisible, he will automatically cast Stoneskin on himself.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Thursday May 20th, 2021 11:10:08 PM
Vamir doesn't mind the rain, but does stop creating water. The witch waits until they either move out or until it is time to prepare for battle.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Thursday May 20th, 2021 11:21:09 PM
Neshi looks around at the others, enjoying the rain and wonders out loud if some water elementals might be helpful in the upcoming battle.
Well as Armand says we seem to be at a stalemate. I can teleport us a goodly distance that way as we just traversed that area, if we want to....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:153/153 Thursday May 20th, 2021 11:53:31 PM
Atlas takes shelter and begins to wipe down his gear to keep it clean and free of rust. "I do love the rain, but some things are more important than playing like a 5 year old."
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+6=20 ; Friday May 21st, 2021 6:27:09 AM "I won't have to move to soak a good area. Teleporting behind them sounds like a good tactic. Where'd everybody go? They cannot have learned that the prairie swallows are disoriented by the rain without having spent sometime hunting (or at least observing) them in the rain." "I'm going to push ahead 3 miles - make things a little easier here and force the enemy to pay attention to the storm instead of looking about for the teleport." "Not a summoning of mine, Elyngael."{Spellcraft: 20}
-------- Fly(Run) for a minute (4800') and picking up a little altitude myself, then flying at a Hustle.
{Control Weather, 58 hours duration, 3 mile radius centred on 'Osul} Rain and wind in our opponent's faces. I'll crank it up a few notches to Torrential rains and wind as we get further away from the encampment. Flight: 120' Perfect
Just reread the spell description: Area 2-mile-radius circle, centered on you. Centred on 'Osul is good because it moves with him, but shouldn't that be a cylinder, hemisphere, or sphere? Is he really wearing a cloud sombrero that is 6 miles across with all the weather beneath it being controlled?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection from electrity, electric r Sunday May 23rd, 2021 10:05:57 AM
Well guys, and Gals, Let's do this.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Sunday May 23rd, 2021 7:24:55 PM "If we are going to do this we should take a few minutes to cast some prepatory spells, and be ready to hit the ground fighting." The witch turns to Melzat who sunk his roots in the soil and is dancing in the rain. 'It is time to fight again my friend. Let me cast a few spells on you to prepare you for battle.
The witch takes a minute to cast a few spells on Melzat and himself. "Anyone else need anything?" Vamir will cast those spells on the party and then follow.
Vamir Barkskin - +4 Natural Armor See Invisibility Flying Broom
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue d20=4 ; Monday May 24th, 2021 8:25:19 AM
With little fanfare the Warden's took to the sky amid all the thunder and pelting rain. Visibility was tough but they had their bearing from Osul and knew where they should be going. They had a few miles ahead of them and with Cheops warning they knew the enemy would be in the air and likely above them.
OOC: What's each person's rate of flight?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor. Monday May 24th, 2021 9:34:47 AM
Neshi quickly casts stone skin on Atlas and Brawn, and then prepares to teleport. So how far and whos coming with me?
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday May 24th, 2021 12:24:15 PM OOC-DM, Don't know where you got the idea we readily can all fly. Wind walk is what we tried to use last time to get air travel done, but you can't fight or cast spells in wind walk, and Armand did not bother praying for that spell today.
Armand walks behind the others. "I'm not sure you can teleport all of us Neshi. At least these things are unlikely to come at us if they dislike the rain so much. Not sure about engaging creatures with natural flight in the air, their territory so to speak. Do we have a plan other than to go out where they were setting the grass on fire?"
DM James: If you aren't flying then I need to know how you are getting there. Teleport seems to be on the table as did windwalk, but as far as I can tell the only person that hasn't flown is Elyngael.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:153/153 Monday May 24th, 2021 5:19:10 PM
Atlas thanks Neshi, then says, "I'll go wherever you tell me. If it's in the air then I'll kick my boots on when we arrive. Just give the word."
--------------------------------------------------- Stoneskin: The subject gains DR 10/adamantine 150/150
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Monday May 24th, 2021 6:56:21 PM
Owen says "I can teleport a few of us, but it is more difficult for me."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Monday May 24th, 2021 7:47:05 PM "Thank you for the stoneskin on Brawn. I agree, I have no way to fly but my arrows will. So whatever means of transport everyone thinks is best."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Monday May 24th, 2021 8:07:00 PM
Vamir looks around at the others, "I can wind walk us all with no problem. Once we get there, wherever there is, you can instantly drop it on yourself. Just let me know." Vamir pats Melzat lightly on his trunk, and smiles at the others.
Vamir Barkskin - +4 Natural Armor See Invisibility Flying Broom
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Monday May 24th, 2021 8:37:53 PM
'Osul lets people know he has Mass Bear's Endurance and Mass Cat's Grace (15 mins each) if people are willing to huddle, as well as three Air Walks (3 hours each) if they are required - start with them. As a huge air elemental he might also carry one or two wardens at a pinch without exceeeding a light load, with another buff.
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Tuesday May 25th, 2021 4:16:40 PM
Once they decided on mode of transportation and gathered around to teleport they all looked at one another one last time to make certain each was ready. A second or two passed and the teleport triggered, but instead of being in a burnt out field of grass they were elsewhere on the plains with nothing but twenty foot tall grass around and no ready means of getting their bearings.
Flying dudes - KS: Geography DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Getting up above the grass you can see that you are about 3 miles southeast of where you intended to go, that is until the rain catches up to you and destroys your visibility. You see no sign of any enemies, but they could be in the cloud layer above.}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday May 25th, 2021 5:42:55 PM "Well this is utterly fruitless." Armand stares around the grass. "I have two air walk spells but that really isn't going to help us if the rain is destroying our visibility. I think it's best to go back to the village, where-ever that is and wait out the rain."
OCC I assume we have no visibility because of the rain? The rain is centered on 'Osul and has a 2 mile radius around him.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 d20+21=33 ; Tuesday May 25th, 2021 7:47:11 PM "I'm so ready to go home. Does anyone know where we are?" Elyngael gets into Brawn's saddle and tries to see over the grass. She uses the spyglass look through the sky. Perception d20+21=33
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Tuesday May 25th, 2021 10:18:13 PM
Owen flies up, scouts, and triangulates where the party must be. "We're a few miles southeast of the monsters!"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:153/153 Wednesday May 26th, 2021 12:26:18 AM
For the first time in a long time, Atlas is getting a bit agitated. "Nothing bugs me more than being useless...oh wait, pointless complaining, that bugs me more. I'll shut up now. Lead the way my magical friends."
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+6=14 ; d20+36=50 ; Wednesday May 26th, 2021 8:21:24 AM {Geography: 14}
'Osul adds, "and that's north, so they are...", slowly swinging his arm through an eighth-circle left, "...that way-ish."
"A few miles? Who wants some clear skies?"
With sufficient agreement, he wipes away the clouds (okay, slowly), but keeps a moderate swinging breeze disturbing the grass tips to help cover their approach.
{Perception: 50}
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Wednesday May 26th, 2021 8:55:40 AM
Osul banished the clouds and as the skies cleared Elyngeal, Vamir, and Osul saw five dots in the sky high in the air. Osul recognized the shape as those of the iron golems they encountered outside Vurm's lair. Even as the wardens spotted the golems the automatons begin to descend to the ground at the edge of a section of burned grass. At the rate they were going it would take them about fifteen minutes to reach the ground. At a dead run they could be there at the same time.
DM: Move 90' to be there at the same time.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday May 26th, 2021 5:26:53 PM OOC I'm confused, it's going to take them 15 minutes to descend and us 15 minutes at a run to move 90 feet to be there at the same time? That makes no sense.
"Great them again. Atlas do you want to take my adamantine hammer? I see no need to get to them any quicker, if I remember right, Elyngael did most of the damage to the two we fought previously. No reason to really get within toe to toe distance right off."
He casts Air Walk on himself and Brawn.
I'd cast some more prep stuff buy either the internet or google is giving me fits right now and keeps crashing.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC:34(T16 FF28),CMD:33,HP:153/153 Wednesday May 26th, 2021 5:42:17 PM
Atlas responds to Armand, "That's a tough decision to make. My skills are trained specifically for this weapon. I don't know the last time I tried to use something else, let alone a crushing weapon instead of a slashing one. Let me try holding it."
Atlas takes the hammer from Armand and swings it around a bit. His strength makes it easy, but it feels unwieldy. "It's like trying to write with my left hand. I know my sword doesn't do as much damage as it should on these guys, but if I cannot hit them then the hammer won't either. Thank you though! Maybe I'll have to upgrade to an adamantine sword when I finally get to the Catacombs."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Wednesday May 26th, 2021 7:51:58 PM
Elyngael says "Thanks Armand." and directs Brawn to 'walk' on top of the grass so she can see better and keeps an eye on the golem things.
Brawn's stats AC: 30 /t16 /f 28 HP:107/107 CMD:25 saves: f14 r11 w6 Stoneskin on Brawn Air Walk on Brawn
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday May 26th, 2021 10:26:07 PM
Owen keeps his distance from the oncoming foes and readies a Freezing Sphere for the arrival of the golems.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Wednesday May 26th, 2021 11:16:39 PM
Vamir flies just above the grass as he and Melzat follow the others.
Vamir Barkskin - +4 Natural Armor See Invisibility Flying Broom
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
DM(James M) - The Attacks Continue Thursday May 27th, 2021 8:40:39 AM
DM James: Sometimes my english not so good. :) Moving at least 90' per round you can be where they are coming down in fifteen minutes when they touch down.
The Warden's rush toward the descending golems and they can see that steam is rising from them as they set upon the burned out ground. As soon as the golems land they turn towards the Wardens and slowly start marching to them. These golems look to be the same as the ones they encountered outside Vurm's lair.
DM James: Encounter range is 600', the golems are moving at 30' per round. Map in next post.
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Where their feet touch the wet ashen slush steam rises as if their feet are hot irons going into water. }
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Thursday May 27th, 2021 8:45:10 AM
'Osul looks up. "Rusting Grasp would have been useful - not that I have ever sought it." Only when they are near their destination does he start casting a few buffs.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday May 27th, 2021 5:32:20 PM OOC, run speed is 4x movement so 120 not 90. I think that was what was confusing me.
Armand considers the golems. "They seem a bit different. They are definitely moving faster than they should. I believe lighting should slow them and we want to avoid any fire based attacks. Though I think they are immune to magic, no they are immune to magic that allows spell resistance."He nods to himself having remembered all that from their last encounter.
He will take this round to cast Bless on everyone. OOC, I'm assuming we are in rounds now, and at 600 feet distance we have some time still.
on going spells Air Walk (self and Brawn) Bless on everyone 15 minutes +1 to hit and fear saves.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 35(26) T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP (139/139) now 177/169 Thursday May 27th, 2021 7:52:15 PM
Elyngael looks at the monsters. "I don't anticipate Brawn or I going toe to toe with them. Didn't they have some sort of poison breath? Wait a minute Atlas, come here." Elyngael will cast Barkskin on Atlas. It will give +5 AC for 150 minutes.
Brawn's stats AC: 30 /t16 /f 28 HP:107/107 CMD:25 saves: f14 r11 w6 Stoneskin on Brawn Air Walk on Brawn Bless on Brawn and Elyngael
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:17 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S) Thursday May 27th, 2021 8:11:22 PM
Vamir looks over the monsters, "Melzat and I will do our best to keep y'all healed up but my spells will not affect the golems." Vamir reaches out and casts Death Ward on Atlas just to be safe.
Vamir Barkskin - +4 Natural Armor See Invisibility Flying Broom
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor. Thursday May 27th, 2021 11:20:37 PM
(OOC: sorry all for the missed posts It is exam time and I am in the final weeks of rehearsals for Pippin, so I have been putting in 18 hour days.)
Neshi again offers stone skins to whomever wants them as well as mage armor..
(let me know if you want and I can remove the slots.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W22 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Friday May 28th, 2021 8:13:57 AM
'Osul shares the buffs (check the link and everyone should benefit from Mass Bear's Endurance and Mass Cat's Grace). He has an idea, and it works fine at a distance, so he gains some altitude, and tries to see when or how often the Golems are walking within a 160' diameter circle.
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